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Mollydooker Velvet Glove Shiraz 2017 (4.6 ā
, $229.95)
Clarendon Hills Astralis 2010 (4.6 ā
, $250.58)Premium, collector-worthy wines with elite ratings and high price tags.
š Strong Contenders (4.3ā4.4 ā
)
Mitolo Marsican Shiraz 2015 (4.4 ā
, $209.98)
Mollydooker Carnival of Love Shiraz 2021 (4.4 ā
, $89.99)
Several high-performing wines with limited pricing data, including Cape Barren Rare Bird, Pirramimma The Earl, and Pasha Shiraz.
š Curtis Family Vineyardsā Strong Presence
Three Curtis wines made the list:
Cavaliere Shiraz 2020 (4.3 ā
)
Limited Series Shiraz 2016 (4.2 ā
)
Small Batch Shiraz 2021 (4.2 ā
)A strong showing for quality and consistency.
š° Great Value Pick
Two Hands Lilyās Garden Shiraz 2019 (4.2 ā
, $64.99)
š Overall Insights
Most top-rated wines fall in the 4.2ā4.4 range.
Prices vary widelyāfrom under $70 to over $250āhighlighting both boutique luxury and excellent-value options.
McLaren Vale continues to shine as a powerhouse for bold, expressive Shiraz.
Top of the List
Mollydooker Velvet Glove Shiraz 2017 (4.6 ā
ā $197.63)
Clarendon Hills Astralis 2010 (4.6 ā
ā $217.51)Both wines continue to dominate with elite ratings and ultra-premium pricing.
š High-Scoring & Well-Loved
Mitolo Marsican Shiraz 2015 (4.4 ā
ā $209.98)
Oliver's Taranga HJ Shiraz (4.4 ā
ā $56.95)
Mollydooker Carnival of Love Shiraz 2021 (4.4 ā
ā $89.99)Offering prestige, heritage, and value in one glass.
š° Top Value Picks
Mitolo Savitar Shiraz 2020 (4.2 ā
ā $29.88)
Martins Vineyard Limited Series Shiraz 2020 (4.3 ā
ā $44.25)
Two Hands Lily's Garden Shiraz 2019 (4.2 ā
ā $44.94)These wines deliver high ratings at approachable price points.
š· Curtis Family Vineyardsā Strong Presence
Three wines from Curtis made the list again:
Cavaliere Shiraz 2020 (4.3 ā
)
Limited Series Shiraz 2016 (4.2 ā
)
Small Batch Shiraz 2021 (4.2 ā
)
š Key Takeaways
4.2ā4.4 stars is the dominant range for this month's top wines.
Only a few wines surpassed the 4.5 mark, making them rare gems.
Price points vary widely, from $30 to $250+, catering to both collectors and casual wine lovers.
Top-Rated Standouts
Mollydooker Velvet Glove Shiraz 2017 and Clarendon Hills Astralis 2010 lead the pack with outstanding 4.6-star ratings and premium price tags ($197ā$250).
Mitolo Marsican Shiraz 2015 and Oliver's Taranga HJ Shiraz follow closely with strong 4.4-star ratings.
š° Value Picks
Mitolo Savitar Shiraz 2020 ā $29.88 for a 4.2ā
rating
Two Hands Lily's Garden Shiraz 2019 ā $44.94 with a solid 4.2ā
š·ļø Curtis Wines in the Top 25
Curtis Family Vineyards continues to impress with five entries:
Cavaliere Shiraz 2020 ā 4.3ā
Martins Vineyard Limited Series Shiraz 2020 āĀ 4.3ā
Pasha Shiraz 2018 āĀ 4.3ā
Limited Series Shiraz 2016 ā 4.2ā
Small Batch Shiraz 2021 ā 4.2ā
š Overall Trends
4.2 to 4.4 stars is the sweet spot for top-rated McLaren Vale Shiraz.
Prices range widely from ~$30 to over $200, reflecting a broad appeal from everyday enjoyment to collector-level prestige.
š Top Performers
Mollydooker Velvet Glove Shiraz 2017 (4.6 ā
ā $197.63)
Clarendon Hills Astralis 2010 (4.6 ā
ā $217.51)Luxury labels lead the rankings with exceptional scores and premium pricing.
š„ Highly Rated and Popular
Mitolo Marsican Shiraz 2015 (4.4 ā
ā $209.98)
Oliverās Taranga HJ Shiraz (4.4 ā
ā $56.95)
Mollydooker Carnival of Love Shiraz 2021 (4.4 ā
ā $89.99)A mix of boutique prestige and strong consumer appeal.
š Top Value Options
Martins Vineyard Limited Series Shiraz 2020 (4.3 ā
ā $44.25)
Mitolo Savitar Shiraz 2020 (4.2 ā
ā $29.88)
Two Hands Lilyās Garden Shiraz 2019 (4.2 ā
ā $44.94)High quality without the high price tag.
š· Curtis Family Vineyards Well Represented
Four Curtis wines made the cut:
Cavaliere Shiraz 2020 (4.3 ā
)
Limited Series Shiraz 2016 (4.2 ā
)
Small Batch Shiraz 2021 (4.2 ā
)
š Key Trends
4.2ā4.4 stars dominated the list.
Limited pricing data across some emerging or boutique labels.
Strong showings from both iconic brands and rising boutique producers.
